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202697 minPG-13documentary

Micronations

202697 minPG-13documentary

Micronations, often self-declared entities like Sealand and the Principality of Hutt River, challenge traditional concepts of sovereignty and national identity.

“Small things are happening.”

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Micronations, often self-declared entities like Sealand and the Principality of Hutt River, challenge traditional concepts of sovereignty and national identity.

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Joe Kowalski

Joe Kowalskidirector

Joe Kowalski

Joe Kowalskiwriter

Tom Zavertnik

Tom Zavertnikwriter

Kevin Baughcast

Travis McHenrycast

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Sovereignty, borders, and community. Passports, constitutions, and anthems. All these topics swirl together in this feature film exploration of micronations. You might just be ready to start your own country by the end of it.

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